Kevin Sumlin expects to play more than one quarterback on Saturday

Senior quarterback Jake Hubenak — along with true freshman Kellen Mond — is expected to play for Texas A&M on Saturday when the Aggies host Nicholls State.

Hubenak was available to play in the Aggies’ heartbreaking 45-44 loss to UCLA, but “just didn’t,” according to head coach Kevin Sumlin.

Sumlin said Jake Hubenak was available to play vs. UCLA (just didn’t), expects both Kellen Mond & Hubenak to play vs. Nicholls State.

— Brent Zwerneman (@BrentZwerneman) September 5, 2017

The starter is expected to be named on game day.

Sumlin on Mond, Hubenak: “We’ve got to prepare both those guys to go. We’ll announce a starter on Saturday.” Expects both will play.

— Max Olson (@max_olson) September 5, 2017

Starting quarterback Nick Starkel went down in the opener with a potential season-ending injury.

Mond was a measly 3-of-17 passing in Starkel’s absence. Hubenak has thrown for nearly 1,300 yards in his career and has tossed nine touchdown passes.